Express Driver

GREAT PART-TIME JOB!

Job Summary

Express Shuttle Drivers are responsible for safely transporting students to and from school and related events. Shuttle Drivers pick up students at a designated location, such as street corners or private homes and drop them off at school and provide transportation during the school day as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities

Transport students in a timely manner to and from school and/or school activities while following district safety procedures and applicable State Board of Education rules and regulations.

1. Operate and safely drive an Express shuttle in either good or adverse weather, road, and traffic conditions while transporting passengers to or from school or special events. Comply with traffic regulations while operating vehicles in a safe and courteous manner.

2. Communicate express shuttle safety, and behavior requirements to passengers; and address improper behavior immediately while using appropriate interpersonal communication skills.

3. Communicate with student's parents to solve inappropriate or unsafe behavior utilizing strong interpersonal communication skills.

4. Assist students and passengers boarding and unloading the bus when necessary, including wheelchair students and adaptive equipment.

5. Inspect shuttle bus daily to identify and report deficiencies. Perform vehicle maintenance procedures such as fluid and fuel levels, tire pressure checks, clean internal and external areas, and any other normal daily maintenance as required by Transportation Manager.

6. Regulate heating, lighting, and ventilating systems for passenger comfort.

7. Comply with SBI drug testing requirements. This position is in the routine random drug screen program.

8. Complete all records and reports timely and accurately such as pre-trip, post trip, route logs, mileage, student counts, student reports, time sheets, and submit to Transportation Department.

9. Read maps, follow written and geographic directions according to route / trip logs.

10. Performs other duties as assigned by leadership.

11. Operation of a two-way radio.

12. Maintain cleanliness to ensure safe operating conditions.

13. Responsible to work with School Bus Inc Safety Manager on the implementation and compliance of all DOT and OSHA rules and regulations.

Experience and Skill Requirements

. Class 1 Driver's License

Skills and Abilities Required:

. Problem Solving: Demonstrated ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner and appropriately gather and analyze information.

. Interpersonal Skills: Ability to maintain confidentiality, be open to innovative ideas, and work successfully both on an independent basis and on a team. Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with a wide range of management styles within the Company and build community relationships.

. Oral Communication: Ability to organize thoughts and speak persuasively in positive or negative situations, demonstrate group presentation skills, and conduct effective meetings.

. Written Communication: Strong writing skills using good spelling, punctuation, grammar; detail-oriented in editing written documents; ability to present numerical and statistical data effectively; and ability to accurately interpret and communicate written information.

. Planning and Organizing: Ability to prioritize and plan work activities to ensure the timely completion of projects and development of realistic action plans.

. Quality: Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness and monitor own work to ensure quality.

. Adaptability: Able to quickly adapt and respond to a rapidly changing work environment and manage competing demands in a productive manner.

. Dependability: Demonstrated ability to consistently be at work and on time as scheduled, follow instructions, respond to management direction, and solicit feedback to improve performance.

. Should be honest, assertive, and systematic.

Compensation: $19.00